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Ensuring the well-being of the community – Van Zyl Retief Incorporated
MAY 20, 2021 Finding the right home is not only about finding an architectural structure that meets your requirements (three bedrooms, sun in the afternoon, a yard...

WhatsApp Groups and POPIA in Community Schemes – EstateMate
WhatsApp Groups and POPIA in Community Schemes Community schemes and WhatsApp groups seem to go hand in hand but how do these groups stack up...

CSOS has a new Chief Ombud: Time for performance feedback
The Community Scheme Ombud Service has been in operation for over six years and it now has a new chief ombud, Mr. Adv. Boyce Mkhize,...

What to do if my pesky neighbour keeps parking in the visitors parking area – Tatham Wilkes
“One of the residents of the sectional title scheme I live in, constantly parks his vehicle in the parking bays designated for visitors. This is...

THREE WAYS IN WHICH TO HOST AN AGM – Marina Constas
THREE WAYS IN WHICH TO HOST AN AGM We know that in terms of Management Rule 17(1) of The Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act 8...

The Fine Print: Decoding The Voetstoots Clause – Regency Property Group
Did you know that when you purchase a property, the agreement of sale contains a vague provision, known as the Voetstoots Clause, which could have...

Four things you should know about the POPI Act – Auren Freitas dos Santos
The Protection of Personal Information Act (more commonly known as POPI Act) came into operation on 1 July 2020. A grace period of 1 year...

Who gets to choose the conveyancing attorney?
“I’ve finally found a buyer for my property. I want my brother, who is an attorney, to do the transfer on the sale because then...

How will the POPI Act affect the real estate industry? Van Zyl Retief INC.
On 1 July 2020, the enactment of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) commenced, which will come into full effect on 1 July 2021. As its name states,...

Can CSOS adjudicate disputes with regard to parking? Graham Paddock
Readers may recall that at the end of September 2020 I questioned the correctness of the part of the judgment in Kingshaven Homeowners’ Association v Botha...